India Ogazi was determined to pursue a standard master’s degree in communication, until she heard about St. Thomas’ MLA Program with a broader educational experience. Read more

65th Mardi Gras Gala Raises $1.1 Million

The University of St. Thomas 65th Mardi Gras Gala rocked the Hilton Americas-Houston on Fat Tuesday and raised more than $1.1 million in support of student scholarships. Read more.

Doctor Gives Back Through Mentorship and Service

Dr. Andrew Li can still be seen around UST's campus even though he graduated more than 10 years ago. Through mentoring and service Li has plugged back into UST's community. Read more.

Veteran, Drama Major Overcomes Obstacles

Amelia Templeton, a small-town girl and self-proclaimed painfully shy child, found her voice through theatre when she participated in her first performance... Read more

Education Students Gain Cultural Insight in Jamaica

Nine students from the University of St. Thomas School of Education traveled to Lucea, Jamaica, where they were immersed in Jamaican culture and participated in school and community activities. Read more.

Faith in Our Future
As Faith in Our Future: The Campaign for the University of St. Thomas progresses, a new site has launched that provides an in-depth, one-stop look at this multifaceted campaign. Visit this site to learn more about campaign initiatives, future plans and exciting updates.

Students from the University of St. Thomas Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing participated in the third year of the SON boot camps in early January. During the week-long camps held prior to the beginning of the spring semester, students learned how to adjust to the academic rigors of nursing school, to succeed in the nursing statistics class and to prepare for the Health Education Systems Incorporated (HESI) exam.

For more than 30 years, Ramon Fernandez ’79, assistant professor of accounting, has run the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, a program he started in 1984. This year more than 50 University of St. Thomas accounting students, alumni and friends will dedicate their Saturdays in tax season to serve the community by offering free income tax preparation and electronic filing.

Lori Gallagher, J.D., director of the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies, was recognized among the 2014 Irish Education 100 by Irish Voice, an Irish American newspaper and Irish America magazine.

The search for the next student commencement speaker is in progress. The commencement speaker will represent the UST student body during graduation, and have the opportunity to share his or her collegiate experience, hopes for the future and words of inspiration.

Gaining important insights and contacts from business leaders provide students with a valuable step in the direction of their future careers. A select group of undergraduate and graduate students from the University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business attended the Celts Breakfast Club on Feb. 11, where they had the opportunity to speak and network with two business leaders.

An evening with the University of St. Thomas Wind Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Fred Angerstein.

University of St. Thomas
The University of St. Thomas, dedicated to educating leaders of faith and character, is a private institution committed to the liberal arts and to the religious, ethical and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education. St. Thomas is Houston’s only Catholic University and was founded by the Basilian Fathers in 1947.